Bow tie pasta and broccoli alfredo is a creamy and flavorful dish that is made with fresh broccoli, tender bow tie pasta, and a rich alfredo sauce. This classic combination is sure to please the whole family and is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and happy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.
Provided by Maryann D.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHEESY BOW TIES AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO
Refrigerated Alfredo sauce adds flavor to an easy pasta dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag.
- In greased casserole, mix all ingredients except basil. Cover.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
BOWTIE PASTA ALFREDO WITH TUSCAN BROCCOLI
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add bowtie pasta and cook until done. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Set pasta and reserved cooking water aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When hot, add the minced shallot and garlic. Saute for four minutes then add the cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir mixture well so cheese melts. Add lemon juice and salt and mix well. Cook Green Giant® Steamers Tuscan Broccoli in the microwave according to package directions. When done, add to the sauce, along with the hot pasta and reserved pasta water. Season with additional salt to taste and serve.
BOW-TIE SKILLET ALFREDO
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, then pour in the broth. Let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Next, add the half-and-half, cream and some salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow the liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes. If it gets too thick, you may thin it with a little chicken broth.
- When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the grape tomatoes, spinach and pasta. Toss, taste, adjust the seasoning, top with minced parsley and serve immediately in the skillet!
CHICKEN BOW TIE ALFREDO
Bow ties are back in style in this meaty pasta dish. Because real Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese has an intense flavor, you can get away with using less, making it ideal for healthy cooking. -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, cheese, basil, pepper and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BOW TIE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
This recipe is a great twist on the traditional fettuccine alfredo. You can use any type of pasta desired. The chicken, broccoli and alfredo sauce come together really well in this dish.
Provided by Super San Mateo Che
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to boil.
- In a large grill pan, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and grill until completely cooked.
- While chicken is cooking, add bowties to boiling water and cook until al dente.
- Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer until soften but still firm. Chop broccoli into a bite size pieces.
- While pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a large saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.
- Add half of the parmesan cheese and whisk over low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.
- Pour on the sauce and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.
- Toss in broccoli and chicken pieces.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.7, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 220, Sodium 427.4, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.9
BOW TIE PASTA AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO
I found this recipe awhile ago and I finally made it and it turned out great. You possibly can use other pasta if you prefer. I hope you like as much as I do.
Provided by Kelly1966 S
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Add broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
- In greased casserole dish, combine cooked pasta and broccoli with all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Uncover casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.
- Take out and serve.
BROCCOLI SHRIMP ALFREDO
After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not only does my family love the creamy dish, but my husband prefers it to the one at the restaurant. -Rae Natoli, Kingston, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, combine the cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth., Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir the broccoli, shrimp, salt and pepper into cheese sauce; heat through. Drain fettuccine; top with shrimp mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 calories, Fat 50g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 270mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
BOW TIES AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole. Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain.2. In greased casserole, combine all ingredients except cheese mix well. Cover.3. Bake at 350°F. for 20 minutes. Uncover casserole sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Cup * Calories: 420 * Calories from Fat: 220 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 24 g 37% * Saturated Fat: 13 g 65% * Cholesterol: 50 mg 17% * Sodium: 370 mg 15% * Total Carbohydrate: 39 g 13% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 4 g * Protein: 12 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 50% * Calcium: 20% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 3 1/2 Fat or 21/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 31/2 FatSee Cook's Note: Cooking Pasta
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Bow-tie pasta (also known as farfalle) is a classic choice for this dish, but you can also use other short pastas like penne, rotini, or fusilli.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the sauce.
- Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli will give your dish a better flavor and texture than frozen broccoli. If you must use frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The Alfredo sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and broccoli without being too runny. If it is too thin, you can thicken it by adding more Parmesan cheese or by simmering it for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to reheat it gently before serving.
Conclusion:
Bow-tie pasta and broccoli Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender pasta and broccoli, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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